Network Engineer

VTG Defense; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Network Engineer in Herndon, VA. This role involves performing network designs and upgrades, ensuring security compliance, and providing technical direction. Candidates must have 6+ years of experience in cybersecurity and a BS degree. A TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required for this position. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in Cyber Security/Computer and Network Defense.
• Ability to perform network operations and maintenance (O&M)
• TS/SCI with poly required.

Responsibilities

• Perform network designs and upgrades to segments of the network.
• Address INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements.
• Provide high-level technical advice to managers.
• Advise managers and technical teams on current and future networking needs.

Skills

Network design

Cyber Security

Technical direction

INFOSEC knowledge

Network architecture

Technical guidance

Education

BS Degree

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Network Engineer located in WMA, VA.

What will you do?

• Responsible for performing moderately complex network designs; performing upgrades to limited segments of the network, and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
• Address INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
• Work involves oversight and technical direction of system-wide issues requiring advanced levels of understanding of network theory and the specific enterprise network architecture; establishing overall strategic network standards and priorities; providing the highest level of technical guidance and direction in the design and implementation of networking solutions; analyzing the optimization of network system performance; overseeing the strategic interface of network systems configuration; using and incorporating broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols.
• Additionally, positions provide high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources on which network technologies can be utilized to meet current and future organizational needs.

Do you have what it takes?

• TS/SCI with poly required
• 6+ years experience Cyber Security/Computer and Network Defense overall technical and operational effectiveness of capabilities
• BS Degree
• Ability to performing moderately complex network designs; performing upgrades to limited segments of the network, and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M)
• Knowledge to address INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network
• Experience in oversight and technical direction of system-wide issues requiring advanced levels of understanding of network theory and the specific enterprise network architecture; establishing overall strategic network standards and priorities; providing the highest level of technical guidance and direction in the design and implementation of networking solutions; analyzing the optimization of network system performance; overseeing the strategic interface of network systems configuration; using and incorporating broad technical knowledge of the diverse business areas within the enterprise in the assessment of network engineering technologies, computing systems hardware and software protocols
• Ability to provide high-level technical advice and guidance to managers and technical resources on which network technologies can be utilized to meet current and future organizational needs